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Abnormal termination

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#108573From: Allie C. Peed IIIJun 19, 1994 4:57 PM

Hi, I have come across this problem with 3dsR3. If I try to do a boolean operation, even if it is with two simple square blocks, I get the message; Abnormal Program Termination: Stack Fault CS:EIP = 000Fh:000B25F9h then I'm back at the DOS prompt. I even reinstalled 3DS thinking it might be a corrupted file, but it made no difference. Otherwise 3DS runs fine. Any ideas? thanks, Allie

#108591From: Yost GroupJun 19, 1994 7:32 PM

It sounds like you either have something wrong with your computer or you've hit a very bizarre case. If you'd like to zip up the source project file with instructions on how to reproduce it and send it to Jonas, he could at least confirm whether or not it's your hardware. – G

#108652From: Allie C. Peed IIIJun 20, 1994 8:39 AM

Thanks Gary, Unfortunately it happens even if you make two simple ovelapping squares and try to subtract one from the other. I booted with a stripped Config.sys and Autoexec.bat file, leaving only QEMM, Targa+ driver and the mouse driver active, and the 3DS still terminated. I have a Western Digital 540 meg HD using their Drive .BIN file to basically patch the system to let me access the full 540 meg. This in turn does not let QEMM use Steath to swap drivers in himem since the .BIN program intercepts all hardware calls to the hard drive. Could this be a possible source of conflict? My system is a 486DX-33, with 16meg RAM, with a Western Digital VLB Ports-O-Call VGA-HD/FD-I/O combo card, Mitsumi CD-ROM, and a Targa+ 64. Thanks, Al

#108670From: Yost GroupJun 20, 1994 10:01 AM

Sounds like hardware trouble to me. Maybe Jonas can give you some ideas re where to start. – G

#108694From: Jonas Ruikis [ADESK]Jun 20, 1994 11:34 AM

Allie, << I booted with a stripped Config.sys and Autoexec.bat file, leaving only QEMM, Targa+ driver and the mouse driver active, and the 3DS still terminated. >> Strip it down to files=# and buffers=# only in your config.sys. Path and mouse statement only on autoexec.bat. Now try it on 3ds and note its behaviour. If 3DS works in this configuration, there is a conflict with your other programs and drivers. When you add one line back into your config.sys, reboot and try 3ds. If it works, add another line back in until it fails. This is the recommended troubleshooting procedure for identifying conflicts. It takes patience but you will identify the culprit. jonas[adesk]

#108737From: Allie C. Peed IIIJun 20, 1994 3:08 PM

OK, I'll Give it a try Al

#108748From: Allie C. Peed IIIJun 20, 1994 3:51 PM

Hi Jonas, Well, I did what you suggested and it still terminated (aaarrrgghhh!!!!) 🙁 I ran AMIDIAG 4.0 on my system using the complete battery of tests. It says everything is OK. The only time this happens is with the boolean operation, either in version 3.0 or 3.0a. Got any other suggestions? thanks, Al

#108885From: Jonas Ruikis [ADESK]Jun 21, 1994 9:59 AM

Allie, << Got any other suggestions? >> You can put the project file on the Autodesk BBS 1-415-507-5921 with everything ready for the boolean operation. I'll try it here to see if it's the operation or your environment. E-mail me when you've placed the *.prj on the BBS. jonas[adesk]

#108862From: Robert C. SeiwertJun 21, 1994 7:37 AM

>> I have a Western Digital 540 meg HD using their Drive .BIN file to basically patch the system to let me access the full 540 meg. << I think that this probably your problem here. If this is a IDE drive and your machine has a modern day bios you can choose a user defined drive type to use the full cap of your drive without patching your OS. Oh ya, you must also run DOS 4 or greater to access more than 32 w/out patching the OS. If it is a SCSI drive it should be automatic although you still must have a current version on dos. I've seen this to be the problem on more than once. Good luck.